FME Mentor Position Description

Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence

Pay Rate: $15/hour

CONTRACT PERIOD

April 2026 - May 2027

COMPENSATION

This is an hourly, paid leadership position for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). On average, FME mentors work 6-12 hours per week, which includes attending the FME class twice per week.

SUPERVISION

For training, support, and guidance with completing the position responsibilities, FME Mentors report to Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence. Mentors also establish collaborative relationships with the FME Faculty in their assigned section.

POSITION SUMMARY

FME Mentors play an important role in guiding first-year students through the Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship Experience.  They serve as the liaison for FME ventures between Undergraduate Experiential Learning and the FME processes. Mentors collaborate with FME Faculty to provide additional classroom support throughout the first and second semesters to support the FME experience. Mentors serve as a student resource from the start of venture ideation up until the close of business.

Two FME Mentors will be assigned to each FME section. It is expected that FME mentors will develop a productive working relationship with each other, their faculty members, and Undergraduate Experiential Learning. Mentors will be a visible and positive influence on all the students in their sections.

EXPECTATIONS

Initiative                                                                       Responsible and reliable team member
Professionalism                                                             Engagement

Timely and respectful communication                           Uphold Babson Core Values

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remain in good standing with the College through the selection, training, and contract periods

• Exemplify professionalism in the classroom and role model student behavior in both conduct and communication

• Have timely communication with Undergraduate Experiential Learning and FME Faculty

• Coach ventures including efforts to get uninvolved students more engaged and offer guidance for conflict resolution

• Promote Peer Tutoring group study time with students prior to exams

• Assist ventures with various business presentation preparations

• Meet with FME faculty on a weekly/biweekly basis and attend all FME Mentor team meetings

• Collaborate with Auditing & Accounting Mentors as needed to ensure students are comfortable with their deliverables

• Keep professional intrapersonal relationships and not be romantically involved with any students in assigned section

• Maintain confidentiality with any information presented

POSITION KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher at time of applying and throughout employment

• Successful completion of FME course

• Familiarity with FME course tools including but not limited to: Canvas, Qualtrics, Undergraduate Experiential Learning resources and processes

• Ability to provide appropriate guidance to their peers through active listening and open-ended questioning

• Ability to direct students to different campus services as needed (Math, Writing and Speech Resource Centers, Peer Tutoring, Health Services, CAPS, etc.)

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